Bloomberg Politics

Taylor: Platner Withdrawal Is 'Absolutely' Best Path

Jul 6, 2026Center

Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for the Cook Political Report, says it "absolutely" would be best for Graham Platner to withdraw from Maine's Senate race after allegations of nonconsensual sexual behavior that he denies, arguing his baggage could undercut Democrats' effort to unseat Susan Collins in a must-win race for Senate control. Taylor…

Read Full Story at Source

Compare coverage

4 related stories from other outlets

Graham Platner considering ‘best path forward’ in Maine Senate race after denying sexual assault claim

NBC News

Jul 6, 2026

Good Match

Graham Platner considering ‘best path forward’ in Maine Senate race after denying sexual assault claim

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is denying a new allegation of sexual assault, an explosive development injecting tumult into a key Senate race.

Center Left

Read →

Platner ‘taking the time to reflect on the best path forward’ in Maine Senate race after assault allegation

The Hill

Jul 6, 2026

Good Match

Platner ‘taking the time to reflect on the best path forward’ in Maine Senate race after assault allegation

Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner on Monday said his campaign is “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward,” just minutes after Politico published a story in which a woman who previously dated the oyster farmer alleged he had sexually assaulted her. “I wanted to directly address the troubling, serious and false allegations against…

Center

Read →

NewsNation

Jul 6, 2026

Good Match

Platner 'taking the time to reflect on the best path forward' in Maine Senate race after assault allegation

Center

Read →

Platner to ‘reflect’ on campaign’s ‘best path forward’ after being hit with sexual assault allegations

Washington Examiner

Jul 6, 2026

Good Match

Platner to ‘reflect’ on campaign’s ‘best path forward’ after being hit with sexual assault allegations

Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Monday responded to a bombshell report in which a woman accused him of sexual assault, calling the allegations false but saying he will be taking time to “reflect” on his campaign’s “best path forward.” The video comes after a woman who previously dated Platner came forward with allegations…

Center Right

Read →